Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
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These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini fritters are as light as can be. Serve them as a light vegetarian meal or mezze (small plate) with tzatziki and a Greek salad, or as a side dish to my chicken kabobs, grilled chicken, or Greek-style lamb burgers.
What You’ll Need To Make Zucchini Fritters
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by shredding the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor.
Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer, then toss with the salt to draw out the liquid.
Let the shredded zucchini sit for about ten minutes, and then use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. As you can see, there will be a lot of liquid.
Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic, and pepper.
Mix well, then sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over top.
Stir again until evenly mixed.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet, and then drop the batter into the pan. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain the zucchini fritters on paper towels. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
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Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
Ingredients
- 1 lb zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Toss the zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wring all of the excess liquid out of the zucchini with your hands, then set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the dried zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic, and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour (or cornstarch) and baking powder over the mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-tablespoon-sized portions into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to gently press the batter into 2-in (5-cm)-wide fritters. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutrition Information
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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How can they get any better!!! Perfect! Thank you.
Do you think these can be frozen prior to frying? I have so much zucchini it would be nice to put away for the winter.
Hi Ellen, I’d freeze them after frying. They should reheat just fine.
Love all your recipes! Can I bake instead of fry these? Thanks!
Hi Allison, Thank you! Unfortunately, these can’t be baked. Sorry!
have goats cheese but no feta, dont have dill but have basil, thyme, oregano…think i’ll be successful?
Yes, they will still be delicious 🙂
What do you do with the 1/4 cup of flour? Sprinkle on with the baking powder and cornstarch?
Hi Mitch, The recipe calls for corn starch or flour — so just use one or the other.
Wow – so I admit I usually don’t write reviews often, but I just had to with these, they are SOOO delicious!!! They came out perfect and I literally can’t stop eating them. I am usually quick to use condiments and sauces for dipping, but honestly these are so good you can eat them plain. I love the hint of dill and scallions and will definitely be making these a lot. Thanks so much!
Very flavorful but mine had too much moisture and we not as crisp as I would have liked. I did make the suggested tzatziki sauce and a greek salad which were perfect accompaniments.
These were light, crispy on the outside and very tasty! I substitued fresh grated parmesan cheese for feta, not having any feta on hand and it was still really good. Highly recommend this recipe.
The BRST thing on my plate tonight. Absolutely love, love, love this recipe.
Question: could I double this and freeze half before frying and fry thawed batter latter?
Hi Karen, I would cook the fritters and then freeze.
loved loved loved this recipe! even better because you added a paleo option and nutritional data. thank you! can’t wait to discover more of your recipes!